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Sony VAIO VGN-S380 Quick Start Manual

Sony VAIO VGN-S380 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Personal Computer VGN-S380, VGN-S380P, VGN-S380B Quick Start...

  • Page 2: Shortcut Menu

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Shortcut Menu Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. Displays the desktop. Displays the My Computer window. Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ...5 Setting Up ...13 Unpacking Your Computer ...13 Locating Controls and Ports ...15 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Getting Started ...23 Turning On Your Computer ...23 Using the Touch Pad ...28 Registering Your Computer ...29 Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide ...30 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection ...32 Turning Off Your Computer ...35 Troubleshooting ...37...
  • Page 4 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices.
  • Page 7 No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Wireless LAN Security Creating security settings for the wireless LAN is extremely important. Sony assumes no responsibility for any security problems that may arise from the use of the wireless LAN. AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou...

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1- 888-4-SONY-PC; or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 9 Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-4-SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 12451 Gateway Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33913; or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network,...

  • Page 10: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991 (United States)

    The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused when operating this device. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt...

  • Page 11: Recycling Information

    RECYCLING INFORMATION (For customers in the United States) This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

  • Page 12: Industry Canada Notice

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Ne pas utiliser des batteries au lithium ionisé qui sont endommagées ou qui fuient. Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

  • Page 13: Setting Up

    Setting Up Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO® computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in video, audio, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Unpacking Your Computer Unpacking Your Computer Computer Power cord Your VAIO® computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to recover your computer’s operating system and...

  • Page 14: Software Cds

    VAIO® Computer Specifications — An online file that details the hardware specifications and lists the installed programs on your computer. Go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport for more information. VAIO® Recovery Options Manual — Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, drive partition(s), or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.

  • Page 15: Locating Controls And Ports

    Locating Controls and Ports Front Computer screen (LCD) Power button Keyboard Left and right buttons Power indicator Battery indicator * Wireless LAN and Bluetooth capabilities are available on selected models only. Locating Controls and Ports Hard disk drive indicator Optical drive indicator Memory Stick®...
  • Page 16 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Front S1 and S2 programmable buttons 6 Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Scroll lock indicator Speakers Touch pad Optical drive Optical drive eject button and manual eject hole Memory Stick® media slot Air vent...
  • Page 17 Left Network (Ethernet) port Modem jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the Network (Ethernet) port and Modem jack. Do not remove the tab. Only connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cables to the port.
  • Page 18 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Right i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) S400 port USB 2.0 ports * Supports high-/full-/low- speeds. Gently pull the protective tab away from the computer to find the i.LINK S400 and USB 2.0 ports. Do not remove the tab. Air vent DC IN port...

  • Page 19: Battery Connector

    Back * The bottom panel illustration may vary slightly from the actual computer. Battery connector Bottom Memory bay cover Port replicator connector Locating Controls and Ports Air vent...

  • Page 20: Printer Port

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Your computer may also come with the optional port replicator, depending on the model that you purchased. The printer port on this port replicator is intended for printer connections only. Port Replicator (Back Panel) * Optional with selected models only. USB ports Printer port DVI-D port...

  • Page 21: About The Indicator Lights

    About the Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off. Battery Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running out of power, double-blinks when the battery is charging.
  • Page 22 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Indicator Function Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to activate the Scroll Lock indicator. The Scroll Lock feature changes how you scroll the display. It may function differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is off.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section helps you get your computer running and registered, so you can take advantage of Sony’s many support options. You’ll also learn how to locate your on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide, which contains step-by-step instructions for operating your computer.
  • Page 24 VAIO® Computer Quick Start Inserting the Battery Slide the battery into the computer until it clicks into place. Slide the UNLOCK/LOCK latch into the LOCK position. Locking the Battery Connect the AC adapter to the computer. See “To connect the AC adapter” on page 25.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Connecting the AC adapter To connect the AC adapter Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC IN port. Connecting the AC Adapter to the Computer To AC outlet Power cord (supplied) Plug the power cord into the AC adapter and an AC outlet. Use only the supplied AC adapter with your computer.

  • Page 26: Turning On The Computer

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Turning on the computer To turn on the computer Hold the bottom of the computer firmly with one hand, and lift the LCD screen lid with the other hand. Opening the Computer Press the power button until the power indicator turns on. Turning on the Computer Power button Power indicator...
  • Page 27 Turning On Your Computer Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, if necessary. Press the Fn and F6 keys to increase brightness. Press the Fn and F5 keys to decrease brightness.

  • Page 28: Using The Touch Pad

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Using the Touch Pad The computer contains a pointing device called a touch pad. You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the built-in touch pad. Describing the touch pad Locating the Touch Pad Touch pad Touch Pad Action Description...

  • Page 29: Registering Your Computer

    Take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and receive these benefits by registering your computer: Sony Customer Support — Talk to a support representative to troubleshoot problems you may have with your computer.

  • Page 30: Locating Your Vaio Computer User Guide

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide The on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide is a searchable help file that contains detailed information on how to use your new computer. To open the user guide Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. The Help and Support Center window appears, displaying information about your VAIO®...
  • Page 31 VAIO® User Guide User guide table of contents Link to Electronic Flyer Link to Sony Online Support Web site Locating Your VAIO Computer User Guide List of computer help topics List of updates and supplemental information about your computer Includes support information and list of your computer’s hardware specifications...

  • Page 32: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection

    VAIO® Computer Quick Start Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection This section describes the basic steps for setting up your dial-up connection. The Connection Wizard guides you through the process of choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or setting up an existing account, and connecting to the Internet.
  • Page 33 Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection Connecting a Telephone Cable Modem jack To wall jack Telephone cable (not supplied) Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX).
  • Page 34 VAIO® Computer Quick Start To set up a dial-up connection Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and then click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard appears. New Connection Wizard Click Next. If it is not already selected, click Connect to the Internet. Click Next.

  • Page 35: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning Off Your Computer Using the power button to turn off your computer may result in loss of data. Follow the steps below to properly turn off your computer and avoid losing data. To turn off your computer Close all operations. Click Start on the Windows®...
  • Page 36 VAIO® Computer Quick Start...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. Reinsert the power cord and the battery. Turn on the computer. For further instructions, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? If the message “Press <F1>...
  • Page 38 Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Setup Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, and press Enter. The computer restarts. If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). What do I do if the message “Operating system not found”...
  • Page 39 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears. Press the Right Arrow key Press the Down Arrow key message Load default values for all SETUP items. appears. Press the Enter key. The Setup Confirmation window appears. Select Yes, and press Enter.

  • Page 40: Support Options

    This service provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. You can visit Sony Computing Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. VAIO Update When your computer is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you when critical software and security information is posted on the support Web site.
  • Page 44 For customer support information, go to: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport VAIO Homepage http://www.vaio.net *258581301* © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Printed in USA 2-585-813-01...

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